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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Our Story.



We're Dustin & Maddie. Most of you probably know that though because chances are, we gave you the link. There's still the small possibility that you found us through another blog, the bump, or google. Even if you do know us, maybe you don't know our history. I'd like to take the dreaded FIRST POST to tell you our story. (Really, the first post is the worst. What do you say? How do you start? What are you going to write about?)

We met when we were 19 and 17, respectively. A mutual friend set me (Maddie) up on a date with one of her & Dustin's friends. Although this guy was a complete sweetheart and we had a great time, we knew about halfway through the evening that we had no interest in being anything more than friends. So, when my girlfriend called to check on us, we told her exactly that. She invited us to join her and Dustin at a nearby pool hall. Dustin says he could tell his friend was failing in impressing me and he asked if he had permission to pursue me. After receiving the go ahead, Dustin put on the charm. At least that's how Dustin tells the story. In fact, I thought he was being a little bit of a jerk. Some how he managed to get me out with a group of friends several times over the next few days though so maybe he's right.

One particular evening, I got extremely frustrated with his teasing. I made a comment to him to get back at him. He completely shut off from me and wouldn't speak to me. I followed him around like a little puppy dog trying to apologize. I felt absolutely horrible. After cornering him, I apologized sweetly and kissed him on his cheek. He continued to refuse my apology. I apologized again and kissed his other check. No such luck. After another apology, I reached up to kiss his nose. Sneaky Dustin caught me first and gave me the softest kiss. I had been set up. I was also officially hooked and we were inseparable for the rest of the summer.

That August, I moved an hour away for school. For the next year, we took turns traveling to see each other during any free time. Fast forward three years, a ton of ups and downs, and several moves. Our four year anniversary was quickly approaching and the three girls closest to me were SO SURE he was going to propose on our 4th anniversary. After spending a fantastic day together on our anniversary, there was no proposal. Before I left for the evening, we decided to go out for ice cream. On the way, he made an unexpected detour. And I got my proposal. :) We got married exactly a year later, on our 5th anniversary. 

We have now been together for over 8 years, married for 3. Before we got married, we knew we wanted to start having kids immediately. So, we stared trying immediately. In our first year of marriage, we had three miscarriages. Just a month and a half before our anniversary this year, we lost our fourth when we miscarried once more.

Our journey to start a family has been a very difficult one. We've been through things that I'd never wish on my worst enemy. We're stronger, better people now. Our marriage is stronger. Our losses aren't the end of our story. Our story just beginning.

8 comments:

  1. The story of how you met and fell in love is so sweet!

    Thank you for sharing your blog with me. You know I'm going to be following each step and cheering you on. HUGS!

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    1. Thank you Stasy! :) I didn't even go into our crazy back story. We found out several months later that we have numerous back ties! :P Love you lady!

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  2. I am so excited for you Maddie! I hope the adoption process goes as smoothly as possible! Praying for the best!

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    1. Thank you Nicole!! :) I've been hoping for a new update from you! :P

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  3. I love the back story of how you med. That is so sweet, Maddie. I hope your adoption process goes smoothly.

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    1. Thank you Bridget! I hope all is going well for you and your husband! I've been thinking of you! :)

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  4. I just found your blog through Jenn's, and I'm so glad I did--I've been thinking about you all the time! I just love the story of how Dustin "tricked" you into that first kiss, and I can't wait to keep reading about your adoption story.

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    1. I'm glad you found me! :D I am so jealous of your trip to Canada to visit our sweet Jenn. I'm excited that you look forward to following us. I'm nervous but am so blessed to have such a wonderful group of people cheering us on.

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